The goal of restorative justice programs are to bring together those most affected by the criminal act: the offender, the victim, and community members, to achieve resolution and justice (Marion, & Oliver, 2012). In addition to these goals, their fundamental purpose is to build on four main concepts which would be for all parties to be included in the process, having an encounter with the offender and the victim where the victim is allowed to get out any emotional feelings letting the offender know how they made them feel, then coming to the point where the offender is willing to make amends for their actions, and finally, reintegrating the offender back into the community, as well as, the victim making them feel safe once again in their environment.
